In this episode of The POPPED Podcast, Dr. Emily Muery breaks down one of the most common — and misunderstood — physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum: Diastasis Recti.

This conversation is designed to calm fear, clear confusion, and reframe what’s actually happening in the body.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What diastasis recti actually is (and what it isn’t)
• Why abdominal separation is normal during pregnancy
• The layered anatomy of the abdominal wall and why it matters
• What doming and coning mean — and when they’re simply feedback
• The difference between normal adaptation and dysfunction
• Why diastasis recti doesn’t “just close” on its own
• How breath and pressure management influence healing
• Practical tools for postpartum recovery, including movement, support, and referrals
• When pelvic floor therapy, chiropractic care, or extra support may be helpful
• Why you are not broken — and why your core is capable of rebuilding function

This episode offers a grounded, non-fear-based approach to understanding diastasis recti, empowering listeners to support their bodies through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond with clarity and confidence.

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